New Jersey Governor Christie Likes Being Asked To Run For President
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he never tires of being asked to run for president, but insists he's still not doing it.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he never tires of being asked to run for president, but insists he's still not doing it.
Chris continues the discussion on the ramifications of the aftermath of Osama bin Laden's death on the Monday Morning Matchup with Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein and with former Navy SEAL Howard Wasdin. He talks to Chris Chrisite about the potential nominees for President and conducts his weekly analysis with Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel.
Voters in most of New Jersey's public school districts are being asked to approve budgets and elect board members today. The political atmosphere this year is far different from last.
Chris examines President Obama's 2012 election campaign and questions the clarity of his foreign policy agenda. He talks to Fox News Contributor Lis Wiehl about her new book, the NFL lockout and Piers Morgans non-existent ratings. Also, he talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel and, for the first time, Mayor Michael Nutter.
"They think 60 percent to 33 percent that Obama would win a matchup like that, and 52 percent to 39 percent say they would vote for Obama," Quinnipiac poll director Maurice Carroll said.
State comptroller Matthew Boxer's finding that thousands of white-collar state workers get $700 annual allowances for clothing, paid in a lump sum, without the need to produce a single receipt. Half of the workers are not subject to any clothing requirement at all.
In New York, at a forum sponsored by the Brookings Institute, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talked about his commitment to changing tenure rules in public schools.
Chris discusses the possibility of a government shutdown and an attack on two students in Swarthmore. He talks to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe about the possibility of ending Saturday delivery, Republican Mayoral Candidate Karen Brown about her campaign and the Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everyone Loves Raymond.
Gov. Chris Christie insists he won't seek the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, but a new poll released Thursday indicates he could give President Barack Obama a tough fight if he does.
There are serious questions about New Jersey's early release program after a second murder – this one in Camden – is linked to the early release of prisoner.
A judge's decision in New Jersey could prove troublesome to the Christie Administration as it attempts to reign in state spending. The issue: adequate funding of public schools.
It's less than nine months from the first primary and the Republican race for president is wide open.
Gov. Chris Christie said Friday that he's not worried about businesses leaving for Illinois because Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is "a disaster."
A task force charged with improving the effectiveness of teachers in New Jersey has issued it's report. As expected, the governor likes it and the teachers union doesn't.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bill Thursday that would have made his state the first in the nation to legalize Internet gambling. At a news conference before the decision was announced, Christie said he was wrestling with "legal and constitutional concerns."
Gov. Chris Christie says he's ready to start negotiating with state worker unions, whose contract with the state is up in June.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he's ready to start negotiating with state worker unions, whose contract with the state is up in June.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took his budget message on the road to a town hall session in Gloucester County Thursday afternoon
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday will hold his first town hall meeting since unveiling his 2012 proposed budget in the hometown of Democratic State Sen. President Stephen Sweeney.
Gov. Chris Christie, who gained a national reputation fighting the state's teachers and public employee unions, said Wednesday that organized labor should have collective bargaining rights.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie held fast to his national reputation for fiscal discipline amid the widespread financial crisis that's hit U.S. states, unveiling a $29.4 billion state budget Tuesday that calls for heftier contributions from state workers for pension and health care benefits.
New Jersey's governor is set to unveil a spending plan today that's expected to include business tax cuts, higher health insurance costs for government workers and some property tax relief. But could Chris Christie's proposal spur the kind of protests that have been roiling Wisconsin's state capitol?
Members from several New Jersey unions are planning to rally in support of Wisconsin workers who have found themselves at the center of a national debate over the role of public employees' unions.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed 14 bills meant to spur jobs creation, saying the sponsors failed to identify money to pay for them.
New Jersey teachers would find their tenure and salary tied to annual evaluations based largely on student test scores, under a proposal unveiled by the state's acting education commissioner yesterday.
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
A teenager riding their bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in Wynnefield over the weekend was released from the hospital.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
A teenager riding an electronic bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday.
Stein Your Florist Co., the popular Northeast Philadelphia florist at the corner of Frankford and Princeton avenues, is closing its doors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in the city's Wynnefield section over the weekend was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
A shooting at Wilmington Hospital left a person dead and another injured on Tuesday. Hours later, a suspect was arrested in Philadelphia.
If you've ever asked for "wooder" or "wooder ice," chances are you have a Philadelphia accent, one of the most studied dialects in the United States. Reporter Josh Sanders talked to a professor and some locals about what makes it special.